Top 10 Wish-list Gifts for More Fun on Campus

It’s that time of year again! The search is on for the perfect gift for your roommate, sorority Secret Santa or maybe that nice guy who lent you his organic chem notes. Here’s our roundup of holiday gifts that are perfect for any college student.

USB Missile Launcher

Ever dream of throwing something at your roommate from the comfort of your computer? Now you can. Plug this toy into your USB jack, aim from your screen, and watch the Styrofoam rockets fly!

Where to buy: TechoToys.com

Awesome Ice Cubes

Spice up your next drink with ice cube trays that are anything but square. You can get any kind -- skulls and crossbones, Space Invaders, even jazz guitars! Talk about a good ice-breaker. …

Where to buy: WorldWideFred.com for a store finder

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Ramen Cookbook

For all those chefs-on-a-budget in every dorm kitchen, pick up a copy of 101 Things to Do with Ramen Noodles by Toni Patrick or Everyone Loves Ramen: Recipes, Stories, Games, & Fun Facts About the Noodles You Love by Eric Hilte.

Where to buy: Amazon.com and other book retailers

Too-hot Toaster

A toaster seems a little too ... practical? Not this one! Pop Art Toasters put the fun in functional. The vintage-style toasters come with stencil art plates that burn messages -- such as “Bite Me” or “I’m Hot” -- into your morning toast. (Some sets even include a coffee cup warmer that plugs into your computer’s USB port.)

Where to buy: PopArtToaster.com

DIY T-shirt Supplies

There’s never a lack of events, fundraisers or performances on campus that could be commemorated with a fun tee. Give the gift of silk screening to your group: It’s wearable art!

Where to buy: DharmaTrading.com

Uncommon Umbrella

Walking to class on a rainy day is never fun, but it can be less mundane with the killer Ninja Umbrella, which has the handle of a Samurai sword ... ay-yah!

Where to buy: UncommonGoods.com

Alternative Alarm Clock

Can’t stop hitting “snooze”? Clocky was invented by an MIT grad student who was routinely late for lab. This alarm clock jumps 3 feet from your nightstand and runs around beeping to get you up. Clocky’s new sibling, Tocky, rolls around playing MP3s. You’ll never miss morning class again!

Where to buy: NandaHome.com

Board (Not Bored!) Game

Nothing gets people together like an old-school board game, so why not go for a new soon-to-be classic? Consensus, which now comes in a Movie Edition and Music Edition, is not your typical trivia game. It’s a game about opinions: Players vote, and the consensus wins!

Where to buy: Bn.com

Faux Hunting Trophy

Love the look of rustic lodge decor, but not interested in dressing in camouflage and going out in the woods to kill animals? No problem: Urban Outfitters has some hilarious taxidermy creations made of recycled cardboard. That should get those dorm conversations started.

Where to buy: UrbanOutfitters.com

Bouncy Ball

Don’t overthink it: Anyone on campus with a classic playground ball is going to be the life of the quad. Have fun elementary-school style with a game of dodgeball, SPUD, kickball. … Imagine the possibilities!

Where to buy: Sporting goods stores, discount chains or toy retailers